Washington County: Demographics & People
About 53,926 people live in Washington County, in 22,112 households. Median age 46.9 years. (9.1y older than Virginia). Population is 2% Hispanic or Latino and 2% Black. County is gaining 862 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 53,926; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 53,926 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 12,764 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 46.9y is 8.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 53,926 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 9,411 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 10,119.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 21,053.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 13,343 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 17.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 18.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.0% |
| Median age | 46.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 53,926 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 53,926 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 50,961 |
| Black residents | 981 |
| Asian residents | 272 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 42 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 3 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 299 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,368 |
| Diversity Index | 10.6% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 1.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 30.0% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 53,926 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 53,179 |
| Residents born in this state | 31,161 |
| Residents born in another state | 21,678 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 16,177 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 954 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 340 |
| Foreign-born residents | 30.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
22,112 households.
| Family households | 14,318 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 22,112 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 862 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 46,098 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 45,236 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 862 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 53,393 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,546 |
| Pct With Disability | 21.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,348 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 53,491 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 49,490 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 1,368 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,342 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,262 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 29 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 4,001 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 7.5% |
| Pct White | 94.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29